Why stop at dry January? Make sober inclusivity part of your DEI strategy

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Over the last few years, there’s been a sharp increase in the number of people participating in “Dry January,” voluntarily giving up alcohol for the whole month. As you might assume, the benefits are obvious: eliminating alcohol, especially if you’ve over-consumed during the holidays, can improve physical and mental health, help with weight loss and even reduce the risks of many types of cancer.

To support employees who are experimenting with this temporary sobriety, many companies adapt their teambuilding and networking events to steer clear of alcohol, trading their usual Wine Cart Wednesday or Thirsty Thursday for bingo nights or escape room adventures.